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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1925

Page

11

Market 18 Uneasy as Oil and Industrial Stocks Fall

In early trading heavy selling from outside traders pushed oil and industrial shares lower. Five percent call loan rate at Tuesday's close contributed to the selloff, with utilities and some specialties bucking the trend. Futures and farm markets show mixed receipts and steady or weaker prices across cattle hogs sheep and produce in Chicago and other markets.

New York Sioiat Chicago Pittsburgh

Police seek ID of man who died by own action near Columbus

Police continued Friday to identify a male body found on Lockburne Road near Columbus. The body bore initials J S S on a hat band, prompting early speculation it might be Jay Selby of Warren, missing since Thursday, but his relatives said the remains are not Selby.

Columbus Lockurne Road Jay Selby Warren Selby

First Lecture in Athens by Dr. Morrison Opens Series

Dr. Charles C. Morrison of Ohio University speaks on The Present-day Demands upon Religion this morning in Athens under the School of Religion lecture foundation. He urges religion to meet social and national needs beyond individual sin and immortality. Additional talks follow Thursday at Ohio University and First Christian Church.

Charles C. Morrison School of Religion Ohio University Christian Century Doctor Morrison First Christian Church M. E. Chatley

Hospital Notes Report at Sheltering Arms Hospital

Mrs Lee Swearinger of Floodwood had a masteoid abscess operation Tuesday. Her condition is serious but not dangerous. Maggie Mae Smith four, daughter of W D Smith of Pomeroy, had left leg surgery for osteomyelitis and is in good condition. Mrs Elmer Finsterwald of 26 Hocking Street had appendicitis surgery Tuesday evening. Mrs Mabel Jordan of 146 Grosvenor Street had an adenoid operation this morning. Convalescents include Miss Lucile O'Neal Albany Mrs William Carter New Marshfield C E Chase Albany Delph Parker Athens Edith West Sugar Creek Harry Carpenter Athens RD 7.

Lee Swearinger Floodwood Sheltering Arms Hospital Maggie Mae Smith W. D. Smith Pomeroy Elmer Finsterwald Hocking Street Mabel Jordan Grosvenor Street Lucile O'Neal Albany William Carter New Marshfield C. E. Chase Delph Parker Athens Edith West Sugar Creek Harry Carpenter R. D

Senator Medill McCormick Dies at 47 in Washington

United States Senator Medill McCormick Republican Illinois died in Washington this morning. Police report says he was found dead at 10 a m after his Hamilton hotel apartment door was broken down. His death, blamed on gastric hemorrhage, surprised many in political and social circles. He was born Chicago May 16 1877 and leaves a widow Ruth McCormick and three children. Elected in 1918 he served on Foreign Relations and opposed the Versailles Treaty. once eyed as ambassador to Paris.

Washington United States Medill McCormick Illinois McCormick Hamilton Hotel Capitol MccCormick Paris Senator McCormick Chicago Robert S Atherine Medill McCormick Yale Ruth McCormick Mark Hanna United States Senate Senate Foreign Relations Committee League of Nation

Living Buddha Arrives in Peking to Discuss Tibet Sovereignty

Panshen Lama, Tibet’s Living Buddha and spiritual ruler, arrived in Peking to meet with the Central government about re asserting China’s sovereignty over Tibet. The procession included cabinet ministers and top Buddhist dignitaries honoring the visiting leader amid the political turmoil in inner China.

Peking Panshen Lama Tibet China

Athens Survives to Round Two in State Debates

Athens high school advances to the second round of the inter high school debates. The local negative team faces Canaanville at 7 30 p m Thursday in the junior high auditorium on Ohio ratification of the Child Labor amendment. The team includes Ralph Wharton Clifford Moriarty Ted Schmidt and Fanny Davidson.

Athens High School Canaanville Ohio Ralph Wharton Clifford Moriarty Ted Schmidt Fanny Davidson Lancaster High School Lancaster Athens Portsmouth Nelsonville

Banks pledge to back private loans to South America

Washington Feb 25 The State department pledged full execution of private loans by American bankers to South American republics, charged today before a Senate foreign relations subcommittee by Lewis S. Gannett of New York. Hearings considered the Ladd resolution banning government fee protection for such loans.

Washington State Department Senate Foreign Relations Lewis S. Gannett New York Ladd

Treasury seeks March 15 tax data for reform plan

Secretary Mellon awaits the March 15 tax period results to frame detailed federal tax reform recommendations. Estimates show 1924 income and profits tax could reach 1.66 billion, with actual receipts about 1.842 billion in 1923, pending April tabulations.

Robert S. Thornburgh I. N. & Staff Washington Secretary of the Treasury Mellon The Treasury

New Trial Dates Set in Lantz and Palmer Cases

Judge L G Worstell set new trial dates today for James Lantz and Charle Palmer. Lantz faces a statutory offense and will be tried March 16. Palmer, charged with a third offense liquor case, will appear March 17.

L. G. Worstell James Lantz Charle Palmer Lantz Palmer

Plenty Customers Not Enough People From Whom to Buy

Charles S. Anderson, assistant cashier of the Ohio National Bank in Columbus, spoke at the Athens Chamber of Commerce forum luncheon about the public’s vague view of banking. He argued banks seek depositors more than borrowers and quoted George Ade on banks needing alertness to earn profits.

Charles S. Anderson Ohio National Bank Columbus Athens Chamber of Commerce George Ade Ade

Probe to resume at Soldiers and Sailors Orphans home

A Ohio Senate committee will resume inquiry into the Soldiers and Sailors Orphans home at Xenia in Columbus Thursday morning. Judge D W Parker said witnesses have been subpoenaed by committee chairman Senator L T Marshall. The panel met in closed hearings previously at Xenia.

Columbus Senate Soldiers and Sailors Orphans Home Xenia D. W. Parker L. T. Marshall

Four Arrested in Coal Strike Case at Winfield

Four men said to be striking union miners were to have preliminary hearings before Squire Young in Winfield on charges under the Redman act. Learse Bailey Howard Miller Hobart McLain and Walter Withrow are said to be part of a gang of eight who allegedly threatened three non union miners at Plymouth five miles from Charleston and brandished clubs and hatchets to force them from work.

Winfield W. Va Squire Young Learse Bailey Howard Miller Hobart Mclain Walter Withrow Plymouth Charleston

Millfield P T A Hosts Patriotic Program at East Side School

Chauncey February meeting of the Millfield Parent-Teacher Association featured a patriotic program by East Side School pupils with songs readings plays and drills honoring Washington and Lincoln. Enrollment stands at thirty four and the next meeting is set for March 27 at West Side with an out of town speaker.

Chauncey Millfield Parent-Teacher Association East Side Washington Lincoln West Side

Have a Son Born in Chauncey to Mr. and Mrs. Dan Johnson Jr

Mr. and Mrs. Dan Johnson Jr announce the birth of an eight pound son at their Chauncey home on Thursday morning. The mother is formerly Miss Marcia Russell. The baby is a grandson to Mr. and Mrs. Dan Johnson Sr of near Chauncey.

Chauncey Dan Johnson, Jr Marcia Russell Dan Johnson Near Chauncey

Woman Leaves for a New Home in Springfield Ill

Mrs. Fred Nida hosted a farewell party for Mrs. Alfred Whetlow from 2 to 4 at The Plains. Naomi class members attended and gave a Pyrex baking dish as a gift. Guests included Mrs. Fannie Ball, Mrs. L. D. Nelson, Mrs. Ray Michaels, Mrs. Robert Hawk, Mrs. Grant Michaels, and the hostess.

Chauncey Fred Nida the Plains Alfred Whetlow Springfield Ill Naomi the Plains Church Whetlow Fannie Ball L. D. Nelson Ray Michaels Robert Hawk Grant Michaels Nida

Party at The Plains Honors Guests in Evening

Chauncey February 25. Mr and Mrs Arthur Coon hosted friends at their Plains home Monday night. Athens guest Mr Brookwalter entertained with music while refreshments were served. Attending were Mr and Mrs John Masten and daughter Augusta Violet Allen Mr Brookwalter Thelma North Mrs Oscar Knowlton Albany Mr and Mrs Arthur Wilson Mr and Mrs F B Cook Mr and Mrs W C Nichols Miss Myrtie and Gladys Boring and James Terril all of The Plains.

F. B. Cook W. C. Nichols Myrtie Gladys Boring James Terril

A. E. McKinney Announces Daughter in Chauncey

A. E. McKinney and spouse announce the birth of their daughter on Tuesday at their Chauncey home.

A. E. McKinney Chauncey

Dinner honors Mrs Skinner and family in Chauncey

Mrs Emmons Mace of Columbus and Mrs Lefler hosted a dinner in Chauncey for Mrs Lucille Skinner and daughter Pauline and Mrs Connie Brown and son Idasis of Zrimbie, with Mr and Mrs Lefler's relatives as guests.

Chauncey Emmons Mace Columbus Charles Lefler

Millfield Social Guests Visit White Residence

Sunday guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fk. M. White near Millfield included Mr. and Mrs. Orville Boudinot and daughter Wyless of Concord and Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Boudinot with Mrs. William Cole of Millfield. Mrs. George Shawn Sr. of Millfield, previously ill, is reported better.

Millfield Fk. M. White Orville Boudinot Wyless Concord F. E. Boudinot William Cole George Shawn, Sr Milfield

Pastors Plan County Wide Christian Campaign

In Chauncey Athens county pastors met at Rev. G. B. Courtney’s home to discuss a simultaneous campaign for churches in Athens and Hocking counties lacking regular preaching. A future representatives meeting will outline definite plans. the plan has shown favorable results in two other Ohio counties. Speakers included Rev. M. E. Chatley Athens Rev. O. J. Howearth Nelsonville Rev. Courtney Chauncey and Rev. C. B. Frampton Glouster.

Isters Christian Churches Athens County Chauncey G. B. Courtney High Street C. B. Frampton Glouster Church Athens Hocking Counties Christian Church Ohio M. E. Chatley O. J. Howearth Nelsonville Courtney Co. B. Frampton Glouster

The Plains Personal Notices Span The Plains Visitors

The Plains residents and guests are listed among Columbus visitors Miss Erma Bryan teaches near Logan and spent the weekend at The Plains. Hyla West and Belle Cheadle of The Plains visited Athens Monday with Belle and Hazel McClain. The Plains hosts Teo Potts visiting his parents Benton and Mrs. Potts and locals Mr. and Mrs. Brookins Chauncey were at The Plains Sunday.

the Plains Darrel Moore Far. Austin Athens Columbus Bernice Keaton Thelma John Shafer Charles Shafer Beaumont Erma Bryan Logan Hyla West Hocking Belle Cheadle Hazel McClain Teo Potts Benton Potts Guy Brookins Chauncey The Plains Sun

Day Visit to Mr and Mrs John Shafer's Home

A brief note records a day spent visiting the couple Mr and Mrs John Shafer and their family, detailing time spent at their residence and social interaction.

John Shafer

Chauncey Personalities Attend Local Social Visit and Play

Mr. Jenkins of Wellston spent Sunday in Chauncey visiting Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Warns and Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Warns. The Schrappe children have been ill at their High Street home. A crowded Globe theatre audience saw the home talent play Aunt Jerushy On the Warpath Tuesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Karl Gardner and children of Chauncey visited relatives in Glouster Sunday. Elmer Nida and his wife of Glouster, formerly Chauncey residents, attended the home talent play Tuesday evening.

Chauncey Jenkins Wellston Ezra Ervin Schrappe High Street Jerushy Globe Theatre Karl Gardner Glouster Elmer Nida

By-the-Way Lodge Masons Hold Enthusiastic Inspection Night

Paramathia Lodge of Masons in Athens held a large inspection night with many old timers present. George Walker shared early Masonry days, Joe Pickering praised past work, Enos Frost discussed farm paint, and James A. Palmer highlighted lodge history. Bill Bowers drew attention with a horse parade on West Union street.

Paramathia Lodge of Masons George Walker Athens Joe Pickering Enos Frost James A. Palmer Jim Paramathia Lodge

King George Plans Yacht Cruise Amid Recovery

London February 25 King George IV shows improvement and may leave his room soon. Royal yacht Victoria and Albert to be ready by March 9 for a royal cruise as doctors monitor bronchial illness. Queen Mary cancels April engagements to travel with the king. Prince of Wales remains away from London, visiting Melton and Mowbray.

London George Buckingham Palace Victoria and Albert Mary Prince of Wales Melton and Mowbray

Deaths-Funerals W H McAdams New Marshfield

William T McAdams former resident of New Marshfield died this morning at his son Frank McAdams Detroit home. Funeral services will be at 2 pm at the M P church conducted by Rev CC Wire. Burial at New Marshfield cemetery. Survived by son Frank Detroit daughter Mrs Elizabeth Scott Akron nephew Sam Allen Albany niece Mrs Clarence Wingett Albany.

New Marshfield William Tf. McAdamea Resi Dent Lea Frank McAdama Detroit Athens Perigray Frank Elizabeth Scott Akron Sam Allen Clarence Wingett Albany

Funeral services for Tomah Nichol son Thursday

Funeral services for Tomah Nichol son will be held at Hebbardeville church at 2 o clock Thursday afternoon. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery.

Sharpsburg Community Notes and Obituary Highlights

Mud hampers travel in Sharpsburg as Mrs. James Carpenter of ville dies after a long cancer illness leaving a husband and three daughters. Burial at Ch Tuesday. Local visits include Mr. and Mrs. Wil Barkhurst from Zanesville and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Carpenter with aunt Mrs. Barkhurst. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Love visit Lillian Bardin. relocation planned to Arthur Thompson’s Sharpsburg home on March first. Mrs. Mattie Galbraith of California visits old acquaintances. George Brooks suffers repeated mine injuries. two fingers crushed though amputation avoided. Wats Harris recovers from grip. Move plans rise next week. Charley Lawrence of Mt. Carmel dies after one day illness at son Fred’s home. funeral Wednesday. he was over eighty, survived by children Fred, Chester, Harry, and Mrs. Sam Williams.

James Carpenter Ville Wil Barkhurst Zanesville Earl Carpenter Barkhurst Roy Love Lillian Bardin Arthur Thompson Sharpsburg Mattie Galbraith Mt. Hermon Ofifornia Old Acquain George Brooks Mr. Brooks Wats Harris Lawrence Mt. Carmel Son Fred Pred Chester Harry Sam Witeliams

Labor chiefs to settle mine row mediation begins

The American Federation of Labor mediates between the United Mine Workers and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers over non union miners in the New River coal field, with a three nation panel led by Secretary Frank A Morrison meeting UMWA president John L Lewis. Warren B Stone of the engineers also attends after El Paso federation actions.

Washington American Federation of Labor Today United Mine Workers of American Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers New Riy Brotherhood West Virginia Federal Ion Frank A.” Morrison John L. Lewis Warren 8. Stone el Paso

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